SWEETNIGHTER (180G) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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SWEETNIGHTER (180G) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 08/07/2026
Weather Report, Originally released in 1973, Sweetnighter marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Weather Report, one of the most influential jazz-fusion groups of their era. While many of their contemporaries, including Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, enjoyed shorter lifespans, Weather Report continued to push musical boundaries throughout their 16-year career under the guidance of Joe Zawinul. Featuring a stellar line-up including Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitouš, Andrew White, Herschel Dwellingham, Eric Gravatt, Muruga Booker and Dom Um Romão, the album captures the band at a creative turning point. Driven by Zawinul's fascination with groove, Sweetnighter introduced a funkier, more rhythmic direction, incorporating elements of R&B into the group's expansive jazz vocabulary. Highlights include the infectious "125th Street Congress" and the landmark "Boogie Woogie Waltz", while closing track "Non-Stop Home" offers an early glimpse of the signature sound that would come to define the band's later work. Pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl, Sweetnighter remains an essential chapter in the story of jazz fusion.
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Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
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We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 08/07/2026
Weather Report, Originally released in 1973, Sweetnighter marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Weather Report, one of the most influential jazz-fusion groups of their era. While many of their contemporaries, including Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, enjoyed shorter lifespans, Weather Report continued to push musical boundaries throughout their 16-year career under the guidance of Joe Zawinul. Featuring a stellar line-up including Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitouš, Andrew White, Herschel Dwellingham, Eric Gravatt, Muruga Booker and Dom Um Romão, the album captures the band at a creative turning point. Driven by Zawinul's fascination with groove, Sweetnighter introduced a funkier, more rhythmic direction, incorporating elements of R&B into the group's expansive jazz vocabulary. Highlights include the infectious "125th Street Congress" and the landmark "Boogie Woogie Waltz", while closing track "Non-Stop Home" offers an early glimpse of the signature sound that would come to define the band's later work. Pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl, Sweetnighter remains an essential chapter in the story of jazz fusion.
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Become A Member
Welcome to the Vinyl Vista Rewards Club — the ultimate experience for vinyl lovers!
Earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and get rewarded every time you shop. Whether you're here to grow your collection or enjoy the VIP treatment, our membership and loyalty programs make every spin more rewarding.
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Join The ClubBonus Rewards Points:
Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.
Free Shipping & VIP Perks:
Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.
Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):
Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.
Flexibility:
No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.
Shipping Policy
In Stock Items
Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
